August 13th, 25: Abiding in God's Word: Reflections from Jeremiah and John

Welcome to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible! Today, we're journeying together through day 226 of our year-long trek through scripture, focusing on Jeremiah chapters 13 to 15 and John chapter 15. Join your Bible Reading Coach, Hunter, as he guides us through powerful passages filled with warning, hope, and the unwavering love of God. In this episode, we’ll reflect on the warnings given to Judah, the heartbreak of exile, and the steadfast promise that God invites us to make our true home in Him—not in doctrines, traditions, or fleeting comforts. Hunter encourages us to embrace the healing and love found in Christ's words, reminding us that abiding in Jesus is where we are truly transformed and able to bear fruit in a broken world. Settle in for a heartfelt exploration of scripture, followed by a time of prayer, as we open our souls to the peace and presence of God. Let's begin this day together, grounded in the assurance that we are deeply loved—no doubt about it.

TODAY'S DEVOTION:

Where's home for you? I'm not talking about a city or a country—those things can change. I'm talking about where you park your soul. Where do you reside? Where's your abode? Jesus says He wants you to make your home with Him. Home is not a set of doctrines, traditions, or sentimental memories of a time gone by. He says that there is a direct correlation between making your home with Him, and abiding or remaining in His word. He tells us to abide in Him and to abide in His word.

And don't forget that it's a good word. It's the gospel. It's not a condemning word—it's a word of grace. It welcomes the tired, the exhausted, the bruised, the disappointed, and those burdened with shame and regrets. It's a healing word that says, "the pressure's off." Jesus says, come home to Me, and make yourself at home in My good word. And this corresponds with remaining and abiding in His love. When you've made yourself at home in His good and loving word, you, in turn, will experience His love. You will know His love. And you'll know to offer that love to others.

You can't give what you don't have. But if you have made your home in Him, then you'll have something to offer this broken world. You'll be able to offer the love of God. You will offer the gospel by the very way you live. And that will bear much fruit.

And that is the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so.